Amick: Rockets pushing to trade for Iggy, hope to sign Chandler, no longer working to extend coach

I don't understand this???

 

don't expect young players anytime soon. we don't have any picks for the next 7 years lol

 

Okay but what about 27-29 yr olds, that is a fair assessment.

 

but at $17M i just don't see our front office doing it. imo they are going to stay either below or just above the tax line. so that if we don't appear to be contenders this season they easily can make deadline trades to get back below the line again

 

I just want to make sure about something.

Everyone knows that Iggy is basically washed, right? He had one good game in the playoffs - unfortunately it was game 6 against us.

But otherwise he was almost unplayable, except that the Warriors had no depth so they had to play him.

So I just want to make sure that we're all aware of how not-good Iggy is nowadays.

 

Iggy is not worth the risk, he’s on the downside of his career and I don’t think his personality would match well with Westbrook. Just a feeling.

 

Crowder would be a good pick up. He's a threat from 3 as well.

 

... u are pretty misinformed. We only lost picks in. 2024 and 2026 we have every other pick

 

No to iggy rather keep shumpert on a cheap contract, see if his 3 can bounce back when healthy

 

James Johnson > iggy

 

Jae Crowder would be amazing

 

I partially agree but still think Iggy can do it for one more season at a high level. His "stats" are not that great but he knows what plays to make on the court to win basketball games. His advanced stats still show that he is a very effective player as his win shares per game is 0.13. I have been thinking a lot about this and am excited to see what Danuel House can do as the starting SF on this team. I actually think he is a perfect complement to JH and Westbrook although he will need to work on his defense. That is where Iggy comes in. House was an advanced stat marvel last year especially as a starter. This would also give us a chance to have Gordon come off the bench along with Iggy as a backup 3/4. The 2nd unit could look someone like below. Iggy at this point in his career has basically developed into a better Battier. what he does doesn't show up on the stat sheet but he could show up as a 45 year old in the NBA strictly due to his high bball IQ, length, and ability to no where to be on the court at all times. I think he is a really good fit playing off of Gordon or Rivers. He is still effective at finishing around the basket and in transition (65.2% overall 2 pt FG). 3 pt % in reg season still fairly effective at 33%. Only shot 2 per game so he knows when to shoot and when to dish to a player with better chance of making a 3. Good enough for a stretch 4 since we should have 2 or even 3 shooters able to get a shot off when ever needed. Also Rockets probably know where he is most efficient at shooting the 3 and will work on the offense to get all players in the spots on the court where they are most productive.

1st unit
Westbrook
Harden
House
Tucker
Capela

2nd unit
Westbrook or Harden (running 2nd unit, Rivers should bring ball up some)
Rivers
Gordon
Iggy
Chandler

Another 2nd unit combo
Westbrook or Harden (running 2nd unit)
Gordon
Iggy
House or Tucker
Chandler

I am hoping we can get him with only 2 2nd's though instead of 1 1st round pick.

 

I agree. I don't like being the oldest team in the league. its a combination of never having draft picks and now looking to sign ring chasers.

I don't know who is out there under 30 that can help our wing defense, and can be acquired realistically.

 

he played with Draymond tho...

 

sarcasm went right over your head.

however, the pick swaps in 2021 and 2025 won't help us any and we will probably look to trade the 2020 and the 2022.

 

Bruno for a 2nd.

 

yeah I'd be really happy with him for the NG guys and a second. or as part of the WB trade using the +25% and a second.

 

not bad. wouldn't Memphis want to hold onto a 23 year old? could he help slow down kawhi or PG?

 

Yes the Rockets have picks every other year dummy.

 

Memphis appears loaded at 3/4 spot right now.

PF: Jaren Jackson (franchise player), Brandon Clark (recent 1st rounder), Miles Plumlee, Jae Crowder, Ivan Rabb

SF: Kyle Anderson, Josh Jackson, Iggy, Justin Holiday, Bruno, Yuta Watanabe, DeAnthony Melton (listed at SF??)

Grizz have way too many forwards. And Bruno would be a 4 on the Rockets.